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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.33, 44,393.61 and 18,022.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.33, 44,393.61 and 18,022.26 is: 24,870.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.33 : 44,393.61 = 18,022.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.33/44,393.61 = 18,022.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.33x = 44,393.61 × 18,022.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.33x = 800,073,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,073,181.76/32,169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,870.68

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